New in town: Hvala, Keong Saik — Matcha demands all this pomp and pageantry

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Hvala New In Town 2

In just a short span of time, Hvala has achieved cult status as the ultimate matcha paradise. Not only are their matcha selections unparalleled, but their clean, minimalistic Japanese-inspired teahouse interior is just too #aesthetic for the millennial in us to resist.

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[𝐇𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐤 – 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭]⁣ ⁣ Some of you may have noticed that for the past one month, we have been busy preparing for our new outlet. But apart from being a new outlet, our Keong Saik branch holds an important experiment for us.⁣ ⁣ Ever since the opening of our 111 Somerset outlet, we have been exploring ways to be more inclusive by swapping out almost half of the gelato flavours to vegan-friendly options. But we felt that we could do better than that. At Keong Saik, ALL the 12 gelato flavours as well as our well-loved cinnamon waffles and fudgy brownie will be vegan-friendly. To round things off, we decided to take a bold step and introduce an oat milk by default option for all milk-based drinks without added charges. Of course, you may still request for regular fresh milk.⁣ ⁣ The cake selection is currently still made with eggs and dairy, but our pastry team is trying their best to come up with vegan-friendly alternatives that meet our taste expectations. So stay tuned!

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Already with two locations in 111 Somerset and CHIJMES, Hvala tops themselves with a new three-storey shophouse along the streets of Keong Saik. This new outlet sports a rather non-descript storefront that belies its beautiful interior.

You’ll find spacious seating on the second-floor with muted grey cushions and elegant wooden chairs. For a more zen afternoon, head over to the third floor for traditional tatami seating. No emails allowed here, sil vous plait.

Here, it’s not only matcha heaven but practically a utopia for those looking to lead a more vegan-friendly lifestyle. At this picturesque outlet, all of Hvala’s gelato flavours, cinnamon waffles and fudgy brownies are vegan friendly.

I spot a gelato flavour that’s made with the famous Oatly oat milk. It is also the default milk option Hvala is introducing to their drinks at no extra charge. Of course, if you still have a hankering for fresh milk, Hvala offers that option too.

Which is why I can’t wait to try Hvala’s new Kinako Paste With Gelato (S$8.80), which features a warm roasted soybean paste served with said Oatly gelato.

Just a note, their cakes are still made with eggs and dairy but Hvala’s chefs are working on it, so stay tuned.

One of the best parts of this new Hvala is the futuristic ordering system. All you have to do is place your orders with these kiosks and you’ll get the food delivered right to your table, seamless and fuss-free. Honey, this new Hvala outlet gets my vote.